Orix First Baseman Hurt
Whether he wants it or not, <Héctor Vega:player#12725> of the <Orix Buffaloes:team#284> will be getting some R & R -- rest and relaxation. The first baseman was hurt in today's Buffaloes-Hawks game while making a defensive play. Team officials announced after the game that <Vega:player#12725> had suffered a separated shoulder and would be out of action for 3-4 weeks.

In his stats this season, <Vega:player#12725> has posted a batting average of .291 with 87 hits in 299 at-bats, 13 home runs and 54 RBIs. He has also scored 47 runs, walked 22 times and compiled a .338 OBP.